1 Samuel 19:9

Modern English Version

Now an evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand while David was playing an instrument with his hand.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:22

“The Lord said to him, ‘How?’ “And he said, ‘I will go and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ “And He said, ‘You will be successful and persuade him. Go forth, and do so.’

1 Samuel 16:14

Now the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul and an evil spirit from the Lord terrified him.

1 Samuel 16:15

So the servants of Saul said to him, “Behold, an evil spirit from God troubles you.

1 Samuel 16:16

Let our lord now tell your servants, who are before you, that they might seek out a man experienced in playing the lyre. And it will come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is on you, that he will play with his hand, and you will be well.”

1 Samuel 19:8

Then there was war again, and David went out and fought with the Philistines. He slew them with a great slaughter and they fled from him.

1 Samuel 22:6

When Saul heard that David and the men who were with him were discovered, Saul was sitting in Gibeah under the tamarisk tree on the hill with his spear in his hand. And all his servants were standing about him.